Feeling awfully worried! What can I do to feel my bub's movements?

[Carmen2]

Okay, as weird as it may sound, I know I may look like a complete idiot. Yesterday, I tripped over something and landed "gently" on the floor on both my legs. It was nothing harsh or painful and I didn't hurt myself from anything. The most important thing was that my belly didn't land on the floor as I could imagine the worst being my face and belly landing on the floor. I have no bruises on my legs, no belly cramps, and of course no bleeding! In a way, I feel relieved. At the same time, I feel awfully worried. I've already had my 12 week ultrasound. Everything was great. Well, now, I don't know because at this point, I can't feel any movements yet as it is still too early. I had some flutters but that was before my 12 week scan. Now, I am sitting and wondering every moment I have if my bub's doing okay inside. Even though this is my second pregnancy, I can't help but feeling so awfully worried about how my bub's doing inside me. I was hoping that drinking something cold and sour (orange juice) would make my bub hit me just for some reassurance so I don't go crazy. My 2nd ultrasound is on Dec. 9.... that's still quite a way to go. Anyone has any suggestion on how to go on these few weeks without going mental?

[~*Niadalla*~]

No idea, but bubs is so well cushioned in there.
I feel over at aroun 37weeks, and we freaked a little, but luckily I was far enough along to feel movements.
I kind of know how you feel, as I have been spotting on and off for 4 weeks and saw my bub 2 weeks ago, but have this constant worry that bubs is in danger in my belly. I am def someone who overthinks things though. LOL

If it does make you feel better, I would suggest going to see your OBS or GP. At least they may be able to give you a quick scan for peice of mind.

Other than that, I have no idea. 'Try' not to worry (haha I know, sure...), and look after yourself.

I'm sure bubs is just kicking around in there without a worry in the world.

xxoo

[Bumperstump Cummerbund]

The other day my sister was telling me that she hadn't felt her baby move all day, and she was freaking out - so she ate heaps of sugar! I laughed at her, but she said pretty soon bubs was very active!!

I'm not sure how it would work at 13 weeks though - have you felt the baby move before?

And I agree - bubs is VERY well padded in there - probably didn't even notice!

[Aphrael]

I'd say bub will be fine, at that stage baby is so small and well protected by the uterus and the surrounds that small falls like that wouldn't affect baby.

That being said, I know how scary it is not to feel baby and I highly doubt you will get baby to move for you by eating anything at that gestation. My advice if you're really worried to see your GP (most GP's wont do heartbeat checks until after 20 weeks as it can be very difficult to get and just make Mum worry more if no luck), or go to the hospital where you will be having baby and ask them to get bub's hb on a doppler (call first to make sure its not super busy and its OK for you to go at that gestation).

Best of luck

Cheers,

Beck

[Skyeblue]

Bubs will be fine, but my advice is to buy a doppler from ebay. Very reassuring to hear that heartbeat whnever you want!

[satya]

Bubs will be fine. My SIL fell flat on her face further on during pregnancy and all was OK. There is nothing you can do to feel movements this early.

[BabyButterfly]

hi

Try not to worry, bubs will be fine.
I fell with one pregnancy at 37 weeks onto bump and all was well, with this pregnancy had a really bad fall in the bath at about 10 weeks, straight onto belly and hit it so hard I almost blacked out, but all was well at the next scan a few weeks later.
They are well protected hardy little things!
Take care,

[peach blossom]

im pretty sure baby is well procted in there. i skidded on my tummy last month at around 14weeks after being hit by a wave @ the beach and got slammed into the sand. went to see my OB at my 16week appointment and saw that bubba was fine... it was hard at that time too coz it was too early to feel movement.

[Toomanytoomany]

It's highly unlikely you'd have hurt the baby in your fall.

But obviously you *are* worried. At this stage it's quite possible that your baby's heartbeat could be picked up on a doppler, so if you were to go to your midwife/doctor, they would be able to have a listen for you. (It isn't guaranteed to pick it up, however, and you may want to request a quick scan to be sure.)

While you might have been feeling flutters before your twelve week scan, it's highly unlikely it was the baby moving... but even if it was, the position can make a huge difference and at fourteen weeks you might feel one or two movements but then absolutely nothing.

Bubs will be fine, but my advice is to buy a doppler from ebay. Very reassuring to hear that heartbeat whnever you want!

You know, I really really don't recommend this. Firstly, there have been no longitudinal studies done on frequent exposure to the frequencies emitted by the doppler and for caution's sake I'd keep this kind of thing to a minimum. But secondly, I think it's really healthy for women to settle into their bodies and give them a bit more credit. I know there are tests and checks for everything, but I seriously don't think they make for a happier pregnancy. And at fourteen weeks, even up to twenty weeks, it's likely that an inexperienced user is not going to be able to pick up the heart beat easily, leading to fear and anxiety. And stress *is* a proven risk factor for pregnancy outcomes.

Best of luck.

[SugarDust]

bubs is safe and sound in it's little ballon at the moment!

If you are worried call your doctor and explain!

[Carmen2]

Thank you everyone for your reassurances. I feel so much better after having read the posts. I felt like a crazy person for the past few days thinking the worst about to happen. I sound so silly but every time I walked into the bathroom for the loo, I checked to see if there was any spotting. I don't know why, but I feel so much better each time after checking that there's nothing! And yes, I feel like a total maniac! I am so thankful that I have not had any cramps or spotting otherwise my imagination could go pretty wild!

I will take it all from your experiences that bub is very well protected in there. And the mini fall I had shouldn't harm him/her. Besides, I am not even bruised by it thus bub should be fine being in a well padded area!

I have thought of buying a doppler on ebay, and was always ready to purchase one. However, I had second thoughts. As toomanytoomany suggested, having a doppler home may just me make more anxious if I can't find the baby's heartbeat. Then, I would totally go bilistic for not being able to find it. Another thing that I agree to what she said is that it's better to have bub stay away from prolonged exposure to frequencies transmitted by these gadgets. Although the thought is totally enticing being able to hear my bub's heartbeat, I guess I should just relax and enjoy my time with DD instead of playing with the doppler. Imagine if I really have bought it from ebay, I totally picture that I am using it EVERYDAY! By then, I'll be occupied with the doppler instead of DD!

[Toomanytoomany]

Oh I am *so* pleased to hear you sound so much more relaxed! You deserve to be able to relax and enjoy your pregnancy. All the very best

[Carmen2]

ToomanyToomany, thank you. I feel so much better now. I will not put myself under the "unneeded" pressure! Better off that way! Let us both enjoy a healthy and happy pregnancy!